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Henrico water main break leads to massive hole on Staples Mill Road; multiple lanes closed

Henrico utility issue closes lanes on Staples Mill Road
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — A water main break has shut down multiple lanes in the 8100 block of Staples Mill Road.

Earlier Thursday, police share photos that appeared to show water flooding a section of the road.

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Henrico Public Utilities updated with more photos Thursday afternoon, showing a large hole in the road.

Drivers should avoid the area or allow for extra travel time when in the area. Westbound traffic is more heavily impacted, according to Henrico Public Utilities.

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